BIDs set to join forces to ‘spring clean’ Derby city centre

The Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts are set to join forces in an effort to spruce up Derby city centre.

Working alongside Derby City Council, volunteers from both BIDs will be helping to clean up the streets as part of the Great British Spring Clean, which runs from 21 March to 6 April.

As part of the national initiative, businesses are being invited to take part in  a dedicated day of action on Tuesday 25 March.

Volunteers will help with litter picking, weeding, removing fly-posters, and other general tidying tasks across the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter.

They will work alongside staff from the BIDs, the city council’s Streetpride team, local councillors, and Public Protection Officers.

Additionally, the Streetpride team will assist by jet washing pavements and cleaning windows of vacant units, further improving the city centre’s appearance.

Derby City Council has also announced it will be funding some extra planting in the St Peters Quarter area.

Martin Langsdale MBE, BID chair for the Cathedral Quarter BID, said: “While maintaining the city’s cleanliness is the council’s responsibility, the BIDs are proud to contribute and support this national initiative.

“It’s great to see so many businesses working together, sharing knowledge, and strengthening our community.

Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, the city council’s cabinet member for Streetpride, public safety and leisure, said: “It’s fantastic to witness our local businesses and volunteers stepping up to make our city a cleaner and more inviting place. When we collaborate, we can achieve so much more.

“The council is working hard to maintain a clean city, and with the involvement of businesses and organisations, we can make an even bigger difference.”

This year’s campaign is also a chance for businesses to learn about the forthcoming changes to recycling regulations.

From Monday 31 March, new, simpler recycling rules will require businesses to sort recyclable materials separately from general waste to enhance recycling rates.

The aims to standardise collections across England and reduce contamination in recycling bins.

To register your interest in volunteering for the litter pick, call 01332 419053 or e-mail enquiries@derbycathedralquarter.co.uk.